1858 P1C Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-204, Pollock-248, R.5, PR63
NGC.
Design. The Small Flying Eagle obverse of 1858 is combined with
the Oak Wreath With Shield reverse. Struck in copper-nickel with a
plain edge.
Commentary. Another R.5 1858 Flying Eagle cent pattern; like
some others of the year, this design also saw some copper strikes,
but they are rated R.8, with only a tiny handful of survivors
known.
Physical Description. The pretty golden-tan surfaces on this
conservatively graded piece show a few minor, undistracting flecks
along with a bold strike and lots of eye appeal. NGC Census:
8 in PR63, 17 finer. PCGS Population: 19 in PR63, 29 finer.
(12/08).
Provenance.Ex: Central States Numismatic Society Auction
(RARCOA, 4/1975), lot 357.
From The Lemus Collection, Queller Family Collection Part Two. (PCGS# 11871)

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